Latest earthquakes near Ichihara, Chiba today
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Recent Ichihara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ichihara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ichihara and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Ichihara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2486 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ichihara, Chiba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 248 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ichihara roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ichihara in 2016. A total of 416 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ichihara that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ichihara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ichihara during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2284 | 91.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 192 | 7.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ichihara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ichihara occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) north-northeast of Ichihara, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ichihara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 72 kilometers (45 mi) north-northeast of Ichihara. It is the strongest earthquake near Ichihara in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ichihara, Chiba in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Ichihara.
Nearest earthquakes from Ichihara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ichihara, Chiba. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ichihara.
When was the last earthquake in Ichihara, Chiba?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ichihara on the morning of February 19, 2026 at 07:40 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 256km north-east of Ichihara at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ichihara, Chiba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ichihara, Chiba?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ichihara on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 72km west-southwest of Ichihara at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ichihara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ichihara, Chiba?
In the past 10 years, 2486 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ichihara. This averages to 249 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
